Genre: Hardcorepunk vs. Crustcore
Origin: Sweden vs. Germany
Released: 2007
Website: Penalty Time, Wardance
Label: Assel Records
Uploaded: 09.04.08

Well I’ll be damned, Penalty Time sure have toughened up. From a quite melodic punk rock band to a rough hardcorepunk band, and I’m surely liking this a whole lot better. It’s sort of lo-fi 80ies British hardcore seasoned with a dash of American punk. It’s simple, song-along friendly and damn effective. It’s easy to get drawn into the energy and shout along in the choruses. Music-wise it’s slick, and Anders’ harsh vocals deliver pissed off, frustrated lyrics. This has loads of energy and I imagine they would be a killer act to see live. I’m definitely digging it.
I’ve never heard of Wardance before, and I didn’t really know what to expect. But I would never have imagined this crustcore to flow out of my speakers. It was a long time ago since I heard anything like this, and it sure takes me back to the good ol’ days. Melodic crust with dual male/female vocals, and it reminds me a whole lot of Diaspora, maybe even with a hint of Chupacabra. I can’t really say why, but I’m just really liking this. Melodic, yet aggressive ‘cause of the pissed vocals. It’s not the best stuff I’ve ever heard, but it’s damn charming.

Tracklist:
Penalty Time:
01. Shop till you drop
02. Self destruct
03. Root of all evil
04. Expectations
05. Jesus loves you inc.
06. Scream
07. Day of the dead
Wardance:
01. Notten
02. Feed me
03. Police scum
04. Fuck you
05. Nature will fight back
06. Silence